Cardiff to Swansea by train
Swansea lies 55 km (34 mi) west of Cardiff, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 32 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 67 km (42 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cardiff | Swansea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 372,089 | 300,352 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Cardiff Queen Street railway station, Fairwater railway station, Ty Glas railway station | Swansea railway station, Swansea Bay railway station, Upper Bank railway station |
| Postal codes | CF10–CF24 | SA1 |
Where to book trains from Cardiff to Swansea
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Staying in Swansea
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Common questions
How far is Swansea from Cardiff?
55 km (34 mi) in a straight line, west of Cardiff; by road roughly 67 km (42 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Swansea by train?
About 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cardiff and Swansea?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.